Zhou Ling appeared at the school gate, and after being humiliated by Zhou Chen's words, she fled in panic.
The next day, as expected, the news spread quickly.
Some students who had just learned about the negative news about stinky tofu were filled with righteous indignation, exclaiming that Zhou Ling was utterly immoral for doing such a despicable thing.
Zhou Ling's reputation became even worse.
Even if not all the students in the school cursed her, at least 70-80% of them didn't have a good impression of her.
As an adopted daughter of the Zhou family, instead of being grateful for their upbringing, she repeatedly spread rumors about Zhou Chen, her adoptive parents' biological son. Anyone would feel sorry for Zhou Chen.
The classmates who had previously fawned over Zhou Ling and formed a clique dared only to secretly pass messages to her behind her back in this situation, and dared not explain on her behalf. Even Sun Tingting, who was closest to Zhou Ling, pretended not to hear them, so as not to suffer the consequences herself.
Upon learning this, Zhou Ling naturally hated Zhou Chen even more.
I feel extremely guilty towards Zhou Na.
Because of Zhou Na's relationship with Zhou Ling, she was also implicated and became the subject of discussion again.
To avoid hearing unpleasant noises, Zhou Na skipped the cafeteria during her lunch break and ate the steamed buns she had packed in the morning for lunch. For dinner, she would buy instant noodles and eat them back in her dorm.
In fact, Zhou Na was still alone in the dormitory.
Ever since Zhou Ling first spread rumors, her three roommates have deliberately distanced themselves from Zhou Na, forming a small clique.
No one likes to associate with ungrateful and treacherous people.
Even if Zhou Na didn't spread the rumors, she is Zhou Ling's older sister and one of his three adopted sons, so she has to bear the consequences caused by Zhou Ling.
Zhou Na was isolated in class, and the situation remained the same in the dormitory. Her three roommates often did things together, but she was always left out.
Fortunately, Zhou Na has a strong heart and a firm goal. She believes that by going to university, escaping this place, escaping Fanjia County, and getting away from those two idiots, Zhou Ling and Zhou Chuan, to a place where no one knows her, she will start a new life.
This idea has always inspired her, helping her gradually adapt to living alone.
Zhou Na's days at school were not easy. She filled her time with studying to avoid facing her worries.
Three days later, Zhou Ling and Zhou Chuan finally saw Zhou Chen's stinky tofu shop close down as they had hoped.
They were so happy.
Zhou Chen's refusal to disclose the ingredients of his stinky tofu angered some people, who then threw feces at him in the middle of the night, painted it with red paint, and so on, causing him to suffer a lot of malice.
This makes it really difficult to continue doing business.
They finally won, they beat Zhou Chen this time.
Zhou Chuan suggested sharing this good news with Zhou Na, and Zhou Ling immediately called Zhou Na, but no one answered after several attempts.
Left with no other option, they could only send a text message to Zhou Na, hoping she could share in their joy.
Zhou Na, upon receiving the text message, merely glanced at it, her eyes showing no emotion whatsoever.
She knew Zhou Ling was happy, but she also knew that Zhou Chen was not unhappy at all and that this matter had not affected his mood.
It was as if nothing had happened.
Zhou Chen doesn't care at all, but do you, Zhou Ling, know that?
What else is there to be happy about?
Within the classroom,
Li Kaile was reading management books, and unusually, he wasn't sleeping soundly in class anymore; instead, he was focusing on his studies.
Even the teacher looked at him with surprise.
When they saw the book Li Kaile was reading, they didn't stop him, but instead gave him an encouraging look.
Many teachers are very lenient with students like Li Kaile who are at the bottom of the class, and their requirements are very low. As long as he doesn't misbehave in class, that's fine. As for reading extracurricular books, they basically turn a blind eye.
Moreover, Li Kaile was reading university books.
Why did such a big change occur in Li Kaile? The main reason, of course, is that Zhou Chen gave Li Kaile a boost of encouragement.
With the stinky tofu shop closing down, Li Kaile was left with nothing to do. Zhou Chen explained his plans and wanted to know Li Kaile's thoughts. He told Li Kaile that if he wanted to work with him again, he had to master all the management knowledge in the books; otherwise, he would only bring Xu Dalong with him.
Hearing that Xu Dalong, who only had a middle school education, had learned so much, Li Kaile was unwilling to admit defeat, so he also began to work hard.
After class,
"Brother Chen, when will our stinky tofu shop reopen?"
“I went there yesterday and ran into a former customer who said he wanted to eat there and told us not to give up because he believed in the cleanliness and hygiene of our ingredients.”
Li Kaile still misses the days when she went to the night market to do business every night. Although it was busy, it was very fulfilling.
Now, even though it's only been four or five days since we closed down, it feels like several years have passed.
Life has become so boring.
"No rush, it should be soon."
Zhou Chen decided to close the shop, but not permanently. He was waiting for an opportunity to arise.
At that time, the stinky tofu business will naturally revive.
But it must be said, it is indeed a bit slow.
So many days have passed, hasn't the review been completed yet?
Just as I was thinking,
Zhou Chen's phone suddenly vibrated; he had received a text message.
As you open the text message,
Zhou Chen's eyes flashed for a moment, and a slow smile appeared on his lips.
It's finally here!
The text message was sent by none other than the reporter who had come from the city to conduct the interview earlier. He specifically sent the message to inform him that the interview program had passed the review and would be broadcast on the city's television station during prime time tonight.
"Brother Chen, is there some good news?"
When Li Kaile saw Zhou Chen suddenly smile, he quickly asked her a question.
"There is indeed good news. Our stinky tofu shop will be able to resume operations in the next couple of days."
Zhou Chen smiled.
Upon hearing this, Li Kaile was both surprised and delighted.
Before the end of the last evening self-study session, Wu Yingjie returned to the classroom and reminded all the students to wait in front of the city television station at 8 p.m.
This request left everyone puzzled, wondering about Wu Yingjie's intentions.
Some people recalled the previous visit by reporters, but no one knew what the reporters were there for.
Wu Yingjie didn't explain, keeping everyone in suspense, saying that they would know at 8 pm.
While other students were speculating about this,
Li Kaile turned his gaze to Zhou Chen. He thought of the joy on Zhou Chen's face when she suddenly received the text message, and the fact that Zhou Chen had mentioned the interview she had given before.
Could it be...?
"Brother Chen...this isn't going to be an interview with you..."
Before Li Kaile could finish speaking, Zhou Chen quickly covered Li Kaile's mouth with his hand, "It's good that you know, don't tell anyone. If it gets out now, it'll take away a lot of the fun."
Li Kaile nodded immediately, understanding Zhou Chen's meaning. Exposing her now would be far less interesting than seeing her classmates on television.
I believe that at that time, many people would have stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
He always thought Zhou Chen didn't like to show off.
Now it seems he was wrong.
Zhou Chen doesn't dislike pretending; he just wants to pretend to be someone big.
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